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Tag: Niger
Niger junta invites Russian firms to exploit its resources amid dispute with French nuclear group
Niger's military junta has invited Russian firms to invest in the country's uranium and other natural resource production after French nuclear group Orano halted uranium ... Read More
Violence in Chad: 17 troops, 96 rebels killed in Boko Haram attack
At least 17 Chadian soldiers were killed in a weekend attack by Boko Haram militants on a military post that also left 96 of the ... Read More
Turkey seeks to tap into Niger’s mining potential
Turkey is diversifying its African partners, moving from east Africa to the Sahel and Niger in particular where Ankara sees mining opportunities. In this respect, ... Read More
U.S. finalizes military exit from Niger amid growing tensions
The U.S. has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Niger, according to an official announcement on Monday. A small contingent of military personnel remains ... Read More
Nigeria, Niger ink security cooperation deal aiming to rebuild frayed security ties
Nigeria's military and the junta in neighboring Niger have signed a new security agreement that aims to bolster regional stability and security a year after ... Read More
Russian ‘Bear Brigade’ troops exit Burkina Faso due to Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
The Russian private military company Bear Brigade has confirmed earlier reports by the French daily Le Monde that it had departed from Burkina Faso after ... Read More
Algeria expels over 2000 sub-Saharans to Niger in inhumane conditions
Algeria continues its refoulement of Sub-Saharans abandoning over 2000 on August 1-12 on the borders with Niger in inhumane conditions, according to French radio RFI. ... Read More
Sahel countries demand UN action on alleged Ukrainian interference
Sahel Nations demand UN action on alleged Ukrainian interference In a bold diplomatic move, three West African nations have called upon the United Nations Security ... Read More
The British Government advises its citizens not to travel to certain countries
The British Government continues to provide military support to Israel's ruling extreme right. Despite facing accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the British ... Read More
Ukraine to seek greater influence in Africa even after Mali, Niger cut ties with Kyiv
Mali and Niger have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine due to a controversial statement by Ukraine's military intelligence agency (GUR), with some observers warning that ... Read More